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Is Mathematics Education Taking A Step Backward?, Frances Kuwahara Chinn
Is Mathematics Education Taking A Step Backward?, Frances Kuwahara Chinn
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
This paper considers the recent history of mathematics teaching.
Using Humanistic Content And Teaching Methods To Motivate Students And Counteract Negative Perceptions Of Mathematics, Roger Haglund
Using Humanistic Content And Teaching Methods To Motivate Students And Counteract Negative Perceptions Of Mathematics, Roger Haglund
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
This paper examines the following questions: How is math commonly taught, why is it taught this way, and what are the outcomes? Who are some of the voices calling for change and what are they saying? Can a humanistic approach produce positive results in students who have learned to dislike math and have not been successful in a traditional classroom?
Taxicab Geometry As A Vehicle For The Journey Toward Enlightenment, Neil Greenspan
Taxicab Geometry As A Vehicle For The Journey Toward Enlightenment, Neil Greenspan
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Man's Cards And God's Dice: A Conceptual Analysis Of Probability For The Advanced Student, Elie Feder
Man's Cards And God's Dice: A Conceptual Analysis Of Probability For The Advanced Student, Elie Feder
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
What Are Mathematical Problems?, Emam Hoosain
What Are Mathematical Problems?, Emam Hoosain
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Humanistic Mathematics As Mathematics For All, Michael N. Fried
Humanistic Mathematics As Mathematics For All, Michael N. Fried
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Humanistic Mathematics: Personal Evaluation And Excavations, Stephen I. Brown
Humanistic Mathematics: Personal Evaluation And Excavations, Stephen I. Brown
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Innumeracy And Its Perils, Numeracy And Its Promises, Ramakrishnan Menon
Innumeracy And Its Perils, Numeracy And Its Promises, Ramakrishnan Menon
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Are You A Quantitative Or Qualitative Runner?: 5.13 Miles And Rosemary-Lilac Shampoo, Shelly Sheats Harkness
Are You A Quantitative Or Qualitative Runner?: 5.13 Miles And Rosemary-Lilac Shampoo, Shelly Sheats Harkness
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Comments On Zal Usiskin's Article In The Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal For May, 2001, Robert Stein
Comments On Zal Usiskin's Article In The Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal For May, 2001, Robert Stein
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Humanizing Mathematics: The Humanistic Impression In The Course For Mathematics Teaching, Ada Katsap
Humanizing Mathematics: The Humanistic Impression In The Course For Mathematics Teaching, Ada Katsap
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Pat's Prologues: Introductions To The First Two Airings Of Math Medley, A Radio Talk Show, Patricia Clark Kenschaft
Pat's Prologues: Introductions To The First Two Airings Of Math Medley, A Radio Talk Show, Patricia Clark Kenschaft
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
When Is A Math Problem Really "Real"?, Michael E. Goldberg
When Is A Math Problem Really "Real"?, Michael E. Goldberg
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
"Magic In A Box", Lacie Juris
"Magic In A Box", Lacie Juris
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Teaching Gap By James W. Stigler And James Hiebert, Michael L. Brown
Book Review: The Teaching Gap By James W. Stigler And James Hiebert, Michael L. Brown
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Portfolio Assessment In Liberal Arts Mathematics, Mike Kenyon
Portfolio Assessment In Liberal Arts Mathematics, Mike Kenyon
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
This paper describes my efforts to incorporate problem-solving portfolios into my liberal arts mathematics course. I begin with a description of the components of the portfolios and the factors I consider in evaluating them. I then address some of the more significant obstacles I have encountered as well as what I consider to be among the major benefits. A selection from one student’s portfolio is appended.
Marcy's Dots: A Problem On National Test Revisited, Patricia Baggett, Andrzej Ehrenfeucht
Marcy's Dots: A Problem On National Test Revisited, Patricia Baggett, Andrzej Ehrenfeucht
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Divisibility: A Problem Solving Approach Through Generalizing And Specializing, Rina Zazkis
Divisibility: A Problem Solving Approach Through Generalizing And Specializing, Rina Zazkis
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
This paper describes a divisibility rule for any prime number as an engaging problem-solving activity for preservice secondary school mathematics teachers.
Teaching As Though Students Mattered: A Biography Of Alvin White As Told To Sandra Keith, Alvin White, Sandra Z. Keith
Teaching As Though Students Mattered: A Biography Of Alvin White As Told To Sandra Keith, Alvin White, Sandra Z. Keith
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
Humanistic Mathematics: Personal Evolution And Excavations, Stephen I. Brown
Humanistic Mathematics: Personal Evolution And Excavations, Stephen I. Brown
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
On The Preparation Of High School Mathematics Teachers, Edna Maura Zuffi
On The Preparation Of High School Mathematics Teachers, Edna Maura Zuffi
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
In this paper I discuss some results got in 1997/98 with Brazilian mathematics school teachers. The research was done to investigate their mathematical language as related to the concept of function. A dichotomy was detected between “formal” and “practical” language they used to express their own conceptions of function, as well as to teach their students this subject. Also, I found teachers’ conceptual images “shrinking” as soon as they were far from their colleges or universities programs.
Using Guided Inquiry In Teaching Mathematical Subjects, Stephanos Gialamas, Abour Cherif, Sarah Keller, Ann Hansen
Using Guided Inquiry In Teaching Mathematical Subjects, Stephanos Gialamas, Abour Cherif, Sarah Keller, Ann Hansen
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
What Does It Mean To Understand Mathematics?, Emam Hoosain
What Does It Mean To Understand Mathematics?, Emam Hoosain
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
The Pythagorean Theorem And Area: Postulates Into Theorems, Paul A. Kennedy, Kenneth Evans
The Pythagorean Theorem And Area: Postulates Into Theorems, Paul A. Kennedy, Kenneth Evans
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
A Hypnotist Teaches Math: The Effect Of Person Centered Math Support Classes On At-Risk Community College Students, Ron Bell
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
The same elements which make Ericksonian hypnosis a highly effective therapeutic tool are found to be at work in an algebra support class called Math Success Orientation. Interpersonal dynamics of Carl Rogers’ person centered approach to counseling are also part of the philosophy of the class which has a four semester track record of improving both grades and attitude in at risk, math avoidant community college students. The article relates the history of the course with illustrations of how the elements of Person Centered Mathematics operate in the classroom. An appendix demonstrates the effect of the class on student grades
A Sabbatical Experience: Nurturing A Partnership, R. Michael Krach
A Sabbatical Experience: Nurturing A Partnership, R. Michael Krach
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
A Geometry Course For Prospective Secondary School Teachers, Jeff Connor, Barbara Grover
A Geometry Course For Prospective Secondary School Teachers, Jeff Connor, Barbara Grover
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.
The Need To Diversify The Ranks Of Teachers Of Mathematics, Frederick L. Uy
The Need To Diversify The Ranks Of Teachers Of Mathematics, Frederick L. Uy
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
This paper intends to give rationales for the need to diversify the ranks of teachers of mathematics. It also suggests ideas that we can take to alleviate the situation that we currently are confronting.
Problems In Which Given Information Is Ignored, Howard Wachtel
Problems In Which Given Information Is Ignored, Howard Wachtel
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
A set of problems is presented and discussed for which there is a tendency for students to ignore part of the given information in the problem and to substitute some extraneous assumptions. Typical student reactions are also discussed.
Educating The Public About School Mathematics, Zalman Usiskin
Educating The Public About School Mathematics, Zalman Usiskin
Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal
No abstract provided.